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Where to find the green pipe

I have compiled a list of stores across Canada and the USA that supply the pipe.

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DIY Rail Option 1

As shown in the photo:  

  • · the horizontal base is a 2 inch x 4 inch (or 2 inch x 6 inch) by 24 inch long 
  • · the vertical support is a 2 inch x 10 inch by 15 inch to the bottom of the V 

Pros

  • · Lightweight – easy for one person to carry 
  • · Legs go straight down and are out of the way 
  • · Easy to mount to any tube with a recommended diameter of 6-8 inches 

Cons

  • · Would not recommend building it higher than 15 inches 
  • · For aggressive side hop-ons, option 2 or 3 is recommended 
  • · Should bury the base under snow
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DIY Rail Option 2

As shown in the photo:

  • · One support consists of three pieces of lumber– each piece is 2 inch x 4 inch x 18 inch  

Pros

  • · Lightweight – easy for one person to carry  
  • · Easy to mount to any tube with a recommended diameter of 6-8 inches 
  • · Can increase the height by proportionately increasing all the dimensions 
  • · Very strong for side hop-ons 
  • · Does not need to be buried under snow 
  • · Option to mount single leg for slanted rail (pole jam) 

Cons

  • ·  Legs have a wider stance
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DIY Rail Option 3

As shown in the photo:

  • · Each support consists of three pieces of lumber – each is 2 inch x 4 inch x 18 inch height 

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  • · Four internal supports – each support is 2 inch x 4 inch x 93 inch 
  • · One 4 feet x 8 feet plywood at least 7/16 inch thick  
  • o cut into 2 pieces that are each 8 ft x 18 inch  

Pros

  • · Easy to mount to any tube with a recommended diameter of 6-8 inches 
  • · Can increase the height by proportionately increasing all the dimensions 
  • · Very strong for side hop-ons 
  • · Does not need to be buried under snow 
  • · Sturdy and doesn’t move 
  • · More versatile and can be a wall ride or spine, depending on dimensions and how you ride it 

Cons

  • · The heaviest option – will likely require 2 people to carry 
  • · The length of the tube is limited unless you are willing to purchase more than one plywood sheet and a longer length of 2 x 4 piece of lumber
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